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TOP STORIES
GLOBAL
UKRAINE-CRISIS/
Moscow’s ‘big revenge’ has begun, Zelenskiy says, as Russia claims Ukraine gains
KYIV, Ukraine, Jan 30 (Reuters) – Russia has begun its “big revenge” for Ukraine’s resistance to its invasion, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday, as Russian forces claimed a series of incremental gains in his country’s east.
PAKISTAN-BLAST/
Suicide bomber kills 59 in Pakistan mosque used by police
PESHAWAR, Pakistan, Jan 30 (Reuters) – A suicide bomber blew himself up inside a crowded mosque in a highly fortified security compound in Pakistan on Monday, killing 59 people, including 27 police officials, the latest in a string of attacks targeting police.
U.S.
USA-BIDEN/
Biden promotes Baltimore spending as Republicans try to force cuts
WILMINGTON, Del., Jan 30 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday celebrated the planned replacement of a 150-year-old tunnel in Baltimore, burnishing his “builder-in-chief” credentials on friendly political territory, a sharp contrast to Washington’s partisan debt battle.
MEMPHIS-POLICE/
Memphis police suspend officer after firing 5 in Tyre Nichols case
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan 30 (Reuters) – Days after five Memphis police officers were fired and charged with murder in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, a sixth officer was suspended pending an investigation into his role in the case, the department said on Monday.
BUSINESS
JOHNSON&JOHNSON-TALC/BANKRUPTCY
U.S. court rejects J&J bankruptcy strategy for tens of thousands of talc lawsuits
Jan 30 (Reuters) – A U.S. appeals court upended Johnson & Johnson’s attempt to offload into bankruptcy tens of thousands of lawsuits over its talc products, ruling the healthcare conglomerate improperly placed a subsidiary into Chapter 11 proceedings even though it did not face financial distress.
ADANI-INDIA/SHARESALE
Adani firms lose $65 billion in value as U.S. short-seller battle escalates
NEW DELHI, Jan 30 (Reuters) – Most Adani Group shares fell sharply on Monday as the Indian conglomerate’s rebuttal of a U.S. short-seller’s criticism failed to pacify investors, deepening a market rout that has now led to losses of $65 billion in the group’s stock values.
ENTERTAINMENT
FILM-MICHAEL JACKSON/
Michael Jackson’s nephew to play ‘King of Pop’ in biopic
LOS ANGELES, Jan 30 (Reuters) – The late pop singer Michael Jackson will be portrayed by his 26-year-old nephew, Jaafar Jackson, in the biographical movie “Michael,” the Lionsgate studio said on Monday.
KERING-GUCCI/DESIGNER
Gucci’s challenge: reigniting heat while boosting timeless appeal
PARIS, Jan 30 (Reuters) – Sabato De Sarno, newly appointed by Kering to reinvigorate its prized Gucci brand, needs to spark heat with a new direction, analysts say – a delicate task, given the emphasis executives have also put on the label’s timeless appeal.
SPORTS
SOCCER-SPAIN-VAL/GATTUSO
Valencia part ways with coach Gattuso by mutual agreement
Jan 30 (Reuters) – Valencia have parted ways with manager Gennaro Gattuso by “mutual agreement” just over seven months after his appointment, the lowly LaLiga club announced on Monday.
UKRAINE-CRISIS/OLYMPICS
IOC rejects ‘defamatory’ criticism from Ukraine
KYIV, Jan 30 (Reuters) – The International Olympic Committee on Monday rejected fierce criticism from Ukrainian officials, who have accused it of promoting war after the body said Russians could potentially be given the opportunity to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
UPCOMING
BUSINESS / ECONOMICS
COLOMBIA-CENBANK/
Colombia central bank to release quarterly monetary policy report
Colombia’s central bank will release its quarterly monetary policy report, where it is expected to revise inflation predictions for this year and next.
30 Jan 23:00 ET / 23:00 GMT
SINGAPORE-ECONOMY/WEALTH (PIX)
FEATURE-Disillusioned at home, Chinese super rich set their sights on Singapore
Like many rich Chinese, graduate student Zayn Zhang thinks Singapore could be ideal to park his family’s wealth.
31 Jan
USA-FED/FOMC
Federal Open Market Committee begins two-day meeting on interest rate policy
Federal Open Market Committee begins two-day meeting on interest rate policy, in Washington.
31 Jan
SNAP-RESULTS/
Snap Inc Reports Fourth Quarter Results
The Snapchat-parent is expected to report its slowest quarterly revenue growth since going public hurt by rising competition Meta’s Instagram in an already challenging ad market.
31 Jan
ITALY-ECONOMY/LABOUR MARKET (PIX)
Italy promotes temporary job market, shunning Spain’s example
Marta Pizza, a 26-year-old swimming instructor, has worked at a Rome sports centre for the last two years earning 8.5 euros per hour with no pension contributions, sick pay or holidays.
31 Jan
INDIA-BUDGET/SURVEY (PIX)
India govt will present its Economic Survey on Jan. 31
India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Economic Survey on Jan. 31, which will lay the grounds for the 2023/24 budget that will be presented the next day.
31 Jan 04:30 ET / 04:30 GMT
USA-FED/BONDS (PIX)
Fed officials see lots of room to shed bonds from balance sheet
Federal Reserve officials believe their effort to shrink the U.S. central bank’s bond holdings is far from done, pushing back against some economists’ idea that dwindling financial sector liquidity would bring the drawdown to a close in coming months.
31 Jan 06:00 ET / 06:00 GMT
PFIZER-RESULTS/
Pfizer to report fourth-quarter earnings
U.S. drugmaker Pfizer Inc will report fourth-quarter earnings before markets open on Tuesday. Investors will watch out for the sales of its COVID-19 pill Paxlovid and vaccine Comirnaty during the quarter and full-year outlook.
31 Jan 06:45 ET / 06:45 GMT
NISSAN-RENAULT/ (TV)
Renault Group CEO De Meo speaks on auto industry
Renault Group CEO Luca De Meo speaks at ACEA event in Brussels on the auto industry’s drive to zero-emission mobility.
31 Jan 10:30 ET / 10:30 GMT
MEXICO-ECONOMY/GDP
Mexico-GDP Flash
31 Jan 12:00 ET / 12:00 GMT
MCDONALDS CORP-RESULTS/
McDonald’s Corp Q4 2022 Earnings
McDonald’s Corp is expected to report a rise in fourth-quarter comparable sales benefitting from higher menu prices and strong demand from consumers reeling under high inflation looking for value-oriented meals.
31 Jan 13:00 ET / 13:00 GMT
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
SLOVAKIA-ELECTION/
Parliament to decide on early election date
Slovak parliament is expected to decide on early election date, which parties of the former ruling coalition agreed to hold on Sept. 30.
31 Jan
USA-BIDEN/DEMOCRATS (TV)
Biden participates in reception for Democrats
U.S. President Joe Biden participates in reception for Democratic National Committee.
31 Jan
BRITAIN-EU/ (TV)
Third anniversary of official Brexit date
January 31st marks three years since the UK officially split from the European Union.
31 Jan
USA-BIDEN/ (PIX) (TV)
Biden touts funding for Hudson River Tunnel project
U.S. President Joe Biden travels to New York to discuss Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for Hudson River Tunnel project.
31 Jan
USA-DEBT/2011
Veterans of 2011 U.S. debt-ceiling fight see tougher battle ahead
A Democratic president. A new Republican majority in the House of Representatives pushing for sharp spending cuts. A rapidly growing pile of debt — and a high-stakes showdown that threatens to throw the global economy into turmoil.
31 Jan 11:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
USA-CONGRESS/JOHNSON (PIX)
UK’s Boris Johnson to meet House Republicans during U.S. visit
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is visiting the United States this week, speaking with U.S. House Republicans and ginning up support for continued aid to Ukraine.
31 Jan 11:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE
UKRAINE-CRISIS/BELARUS-RUSSIA-DRILLS (TV) Russia and Belarus to hold joint aviation drills Belarus and Russia to start two weeks of joint aviation drills of air divisions that are part of the two countries regional grouping of troops. Belarus says the exercises will be ‘defensive in nature’. Staged in Belarus the drills will last from January 16 to February 1.
31 Jan
UKRAINE-CRISIS/BELGIUM-TANKS (PIX) (TV)
Belgium may buy back old tanks to help Ukraine A notable absence when Belgium unveiled its 90 million euro military package to Ukraine last week was tanks. The small country has limited stocks, having sold off its old Leopard 1 fleet many of which are now in storage with an arms dealer in a huge hangar.
31 Jan
IRAQ-SECURITY/TURKEY (PIX) (TV)
INSIGHT-Turkey’s military push into Iraq risks deeper conflict
Looming over the deserted village of Sararo in northern Iraq, three Turkish military outposts break the skyline.
31 Jan 07:00 ET / 07:00 GMT
RELIGION
POPE-AFRICA/CONGO (PIX) (TV)
Pope Francis makes first papal visit to Congo in 37 years
Pope Francis arrives in Democratic Republic of Congo for a three-day stay in the capital Kinshasa – the first papal visit to the Central African nation since 1985.
31 Jan 15:00 ET / 15:00 GMT
